“Rentvesting” – Enter the Property Market Without Sacrificing your Current Lifestyle

As property prices continue to rise, purchasing in a centrally-located or sought-after area is out of reach for the average working millennial.

Instead, many are opting to rent rather than buy as it means not having to compromise their inner city or beachside lifestyle. But for those who are still eager to enter the market, there is a way to get the best of both worlds.

‘Rentvesting’ is the term coined for when you purchase a property for investment purposes in an affordable location and continue to live and rent in the area of your choice.

An example of how the market is evolving, it is a wealth creation strategy that is popular among the younger generation due to the flexibility it offers in comparison to being an owner-occupier.

For many Millennials they’re not interested in purchasing a property in the outer suburbs and then having to commute into the CBD.

Rentvesting allows your rental income to help cover the mortgage expenses, so you can keep living the lifestyle you want without it costing you too much or any money.

For this strategy to work, you’ve got to be a good saver and there needs to be a focus on delayed gratification.

It’s all about living within your means.

While this strategy may appear ideal to many, it’s not suited to everybody.

It’s still a foreign way of thinking. In the past, the great Australian dream was to buy a home on a quarter acre block and then do everything you can to pay that down as fast as possible in the hope of living debt-free.

Rentvesting is quite the opposite.

It says we’re okay with good debt as long as we stick to our budget and keep using the money to invest further.

Be sure to seek professional advice before taking any action.

I hope you find this information of value.

Regards

Dan

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